2021 Volvo V60 vs. 2021 Buick Encore GX

The 2021 Volvo V60 offers a luxurious drive with its classy cabin that offers a lot of leg room and head space for passengers. The interior is also made of good quality materials which provide good support to those sitting in the vehicle.

The 2021 Buick Encore GX offers a comfortable drive in a semi-luxurious cabin with two different turbocharged powertrains as options.

Design & Style

The 2021 Volvo V60 has a minimalist design, with spacious cabins and comfortable seats. With its ample cabin space, it is the perfect car to take on a long drive. The seats are upholstered in leather, and the car also sports wooden trimmings. Overall, the car looks sophisticated and impressive, providing utmost support for its passengers.

The 2021 Buick Encore GX offers a lot of advanced features, like heated seats, leather upholstery, and comes with plenty of cabin space for passengers to be able to stretch. The space on the car also allows people to fit cargo at the back of the car. However, the interior comes off too plasticky with the excessive use of plastic within the car cabin.

Technology & Safety

The 2021 Volvo V60 has an infotainment system which comes with a touchscreen that is 9 inch wide. It helps passengers access a lot of the car's controls, such as climate control. The car also comes with several safety and driver assistance features such as lane warnings, lane assists, auto emergency breaks, pedestrian detection, collision warning and even a rearview mirror.

The 2021 Buick Encore GX comes with a few high-tech features, including an integrated touch screen. It also comes with Bluetooth connectivity, and other features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and even wifi hotspot. It has safety features including adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, pedestrian detection and lane assist.

Performance

The 2021 Volvo V60 comes with two engine options, either the T5 or the T8. The T5 is able to produce 250 hp on a turbocharged four cylinder engine. All models but the Cross country model comes with the front-wheel drive. The Cross Country model comes with the all-wheel drive. The T8 comes with a manually adjustable suspension for owners to adjust the car's riding behavior.

The 2021 Buick Encore GX is has two different three cylinder engines to choose from, and both engines are turbocharged. The base version is a 1.2 liter that produces 137 horsepower while the 1.3 liter makes 155 ponies. It comes with a front-wheel drive. However, the powertrains seem to be inadequate, making the vehicle boring to drive.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Volvo V60 comes with a list of safety features, and a luxurious cabin that promises comfort and class to all its passengers. This makes it the perfect option for everyday use.

While the 2021 Buick Encore GX provides a comfortable drive with an attractive exterior design, the lackluster power trains and plasticky interiors make it less exciting.

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